New Releases for March 2018 - The 18th Century Collection Drums Along the Mohawk (2 Viewers)

[Mark IV]

You need to do it Mark mate, I took the plunge last year and grabbed a few JJD FIW sets last year and haven't looked back.

The FIW range display so well and you don't need a truck load to create a memorable scene.:salute::

Thanks Toddy just what I needed encouragement but you are right just need a small range of figures to do a good display and they are really nice figures

Mark

 

[mestell]

Mike to put the acid on you, Rodney's Dimestore has 4 sets available and you only need 3 to fit the picture shown with the figure release with the wagon.^&grin. I have those girls currently with my Western theme, nice. Robin.

Ah yes, Rodney's Dimestore . . . have bought a few items there in the past. Yes, I saw he has 4 sets of horses @ $90 per set. I will have to wait and see what DAM sets develop. Most of my monthly TS budget is still earmarked for the IWA and BH aircraft carrier operations sets. My venture into DAM will be very slow and selective.

:smile2: Mike

 

[jazzeum]

Mike,

Crown has them for $75, https://www.ebay.com/itm/BAL-03-Hor...450072?hash=item4d69240518:g:eHQAAOSwGPxaKALx However, his feedback rating is not very good.

I would never purchase from Rodney even if it was the last set on earth.

Basically, the choices aren't very good.

 

[BHogan]

Same here, Robin. So many incredible items appeared at the time the BAL-10 came out .. I had to hold off.
As you mentioned, with all the new JJD Handlers and other the sets, it makes it more of a "need" to acquire the BAL wagon.

....."Can't be all about US Marines. :wink2: Robin" .....

Well .. :rolleyes2: .... hummmmm .. ... ya' well ... okay ... maybe, possibly you are right.
But you know my AWI affection, ... AND ... John's latest Militia and Civilian sets are incredible so I am pretty sure they will be joining the "CAUSE" along side my other AWI sets.

--- LaRRy

Join the cause? I'm certain the cause that you're referring to is joining with His Majesty's force to quell the insurrection in the colonies. {sm4} I know John intends to develop this into a series focusing on the 1777 Saratoga campaign, but I'd really like him to consider the 1779 Penobscot Expedition. I've been fascinated with it since reading Bernard Cornwell's The Fort. Many colourful personalities were involved, including Paul Revere and Sir John Moore, later of Corunna fame. In terms of troops, the British force comprised regulars (including highlanders), marines, gunners, engineers, and sailors. Massachusetts militia and sailors made up the bulk of the American forces, with some Continental marines and sailors bolstering the ranks. Needless to say, the campaign didn’t go well for the Americans, but it’s a fascinating and largely forgotten episode of the American War of Independence.

Brendan

 

[mestell]

Mike,

Crown has them for $75, https://www.ebay.com/itm/BAL-03-Hor...450072?hash=item4d69240518:g:eHQAAOSwGPxaKALx However, his feedback rating is not very good.

I would never purchase from Rodney even if it was the last set on earth.

Basically, the choices aren't very good.

Thanks for the tip Brad. I've purchased from Nicholas in the past also with no concerns. I'll check his site out. Still not sure if I want the Conestoga Wagon, although its a nice looking model. I would really prefer to have a cart similar to what Gil (Henry Fonda) and Lana (Claudette Colbert) Martin used in the movie when moving to the Mohawk River valley.

:smile2: Mike

 

[Larry Allen]

Join the cause? I'm certain the cause that you're referring to is joining with His Majesty's force to quell the insurrection in the colonies. {sm4} I know John intends to develop this into a series focusing on the 1777 Saratoga campaign, but I'd really like him to consider the 1779 Penobscot Expedition. I've been fascinated with it since reading Bernard Cornwell's The Fort. Many colourful personalities were involved, including Paul Revere and Sir John Moore, later of Corunna fame. In terms of troops, the British force comprised regulars (including highlanders), marines, gunners, engineers, and sailors. Massachusetts militia and sailors made up the bulk of the American forces, with some Continental marines and sailors bolstering the ranks. Needless to say, the campaign didn’t go well for the Americans, but it’s a fascinating and largely forgotten episode of the American War of Independence.

Brendan

Afternoon, Brendan .... Well "MY" side of THE CAUSE happens to be from a different perspective, but we are talking about "basically" the same thing.

The book, "The Fort" by Cornwell is a great read and a must for any AWI fan. With the new JJD DAM sets added to the existing K&C sets we should be able to make a pretty good representation of the Penobscot Expedition. Since I live here on the Penobscot Bay area of Maine that is more a personal event to me than some of the other battles.

--- LaRRy

Interesting fact is tat Lt. Col. Paul Revere was relieved of his command of the fort at Castle Island in Boston and placed under house arrest. He was charged with 'unsoldier-like behavior ... which tends to cowardice' during the Penobscot Expedition.

 

[kogu]

It seems that Hawkeye from “The Last Of The Mohicans” was the inspiration for the “Charging Civilian”.
Nice figure!

Konrad

 

[RoboNarples]

Oh man when John announces he would be doing this series I just about lost it. We just haven't had enough AMREV figures or militia from any company, especially with such dynamic poses. I am thrilled about this series and can assure you that I will be picking up every once of these figures.

Robo!

 

[villagehorse]

Seems John maybe adding another scalp to the series he produces, as this is becoming a popular theme it seems. He is known for coming up with niche periods of history and doing them extremely well and DAM is another example. The Raid on St Francis series crosses over so more options to consider for diorama's. Great time to collect. Robin.

 

[marco55]

It seems that Hawkeye from “The Last Of The Mohicans” was the inspiration for the “Charging Civilian”.
Nice figure!

Konrad

I think it's more Mel Gibson in the Patriot.
Mark

 

[marco55]

 

[marco55]

 

[mestell]

I think it's more Mel Gibson in the Patriot.
Mark

JJD's DAM figure is spot on with the Character Hawkeye as portrayed by Daniel Day Lewis. Tomahawk in right hand, knife in left hand, and one musket slung over his shoulder, exactly like the DAM figure. The Mel Gibson character from the Patriot looks somewhat similar but has a tomahawk in his left hand, a musket in his right hand and multiple muskets slung over his shoulder.
:smile2: Mike

 

[mestell]

It seems that Hawkeye from “The Last Of The Mohicans” was the inspiration for the “Charging Civilian”.
Nice figure!

Konrad

I totally agree Konrad.
:smile2: Mike

 

[6th Wisconsin]

Thank Goodness ... FINALLY some Militia for the AWI collectors.
John, you really have outdone yourself on these ...... new sets. Magnificent.

Great blend of poses from "combat" to "rest", great sculpting and color selection along with the detail of each figure.

Looking forward to bolstering my Continental Army with these Militia and follow on sets .... THANK YOU!!^&grin

--- LaRRy

Agreed. When I saw these, I thought "wow, these are some of the best looking figures I have seen in a while." Brilliant!

 

[BHogan]

JJD's DAM figure is spot on with the Character Hawkeye as portrayed by Daniel Day Lewis. Tomahawk in right hand, knife in left hand, and one musket slung over his shoulder, exactly like the DAM figure. The Mel Gibson character from the Patriot looks somewhat similar but has a tomahawk in his left hand, a musket in his right hand and multiple muskets slung over his shoulder.
:smile2: Mike

I think the Mel Gibson comparison also comes from the two boys skirmishing. They remind me of the scene in The Patriot when Mel Gibson's character, with the aid of his two younger sons, tries to rescue his eldest son from British captivity.

Brendan

 

[mestell]

I think the Mel Gibson comparison also comes from the two boys skirmishing. They remind me of the scene in The Patriot when Mel Gibson's character, with the aid of his two younger sons, tries to rescue his eldest son from British captivity.

Brendan

Exactly Brendan . . . That's what I thought too . . . .
:smile2: Mike

 

[marco55]

I still think it's base on Gibson's character. https://www.zombiesmith.com/products/american-hero-and-sons

Mark

 

[marco55]

I think the Gibson character may have been inspired by the Hawkeye character.
Mark

 

[farmertony]

Mike,

Crown has them for $75, https://www.ebay.com/itm/BAL-03-Hor...450072?hash=item4d69240518:g:eHQAAOSwGPxaKALx However, his feedback rating is not very good.

I would never purchase from Rodney even if it was the last set on earth.

Basically, the choices aren't very good.

For collectors in Australia,The Military Workshop still has the wagon(BAL 10) and the horses listed on his website.The horses for the British artillery limber in the War of 1812 series seem to still be available and could be used although they are in a standing position.What I would like to see is for JJD to release a bullock team to hitch to this wagon.I suppose it would be easier to produce more horses.